Musk: This Is How SpaceX Will Explore Mars and Beyond

The Interplanetary Transport System envisions humanity not only colonizing the Red Planet, but establishing a solar system-wide transportation infrastructure.

Speaking at the 67th International Astronautics Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, SpaceX founder Elon Musk revealed his company’s stunning vision for the colonization of Mars (and beyond) in the form of the Interplanetary Transport System (ITS).

The ambitious plan will answer the question “why go anywhere?” said Musk at his highly anticipated announcement on Tuesday.